[electrogram]

have you got needles for it, you can only play one side of a 12'' record, or possibly two sides of a 10'' before you need to change the needle, unless it specifically says otherwise on the needle packet. the worn needle will greatly increase drag on the record, possibly slowing the motor, and damaging the record. If the governor is not free to move on its shaft, possibly caused by dried grease, this will cause speed issues. The governor is the springy assembly with, usually, three bob weights attached.